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Mortgage Gamble: Inside the risky real estate deals leaving sellers on the hook

Published: January 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM

A News4JAX I-TEAM investigation found that a type of real estate transaction known as a “subject-to” mortgage deal can carry serious financial risks, including foreclosure, damaged credit and costly legal battles.

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